SaltDogg TGS07YEL User Manual

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Installation Instructions

TGS07 Salt Spreader
TGS07RED Salt Spreader
TGS07YEL Salt Spreader

Serial Number 01700 and Higher

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Observe the following Safety Precautions before,
during and after operating this spreader. By following
these precautions and common sense, possible injury
to persons and potential damage to this machine may be
avoided.

9049 Tyler Blvd. • Mentor, Ohio 44060

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1. Read this entire Installation Instruction before
operating this spreader.

2. Read all safety decals on the spreader before
operating.

3. Verify that all personnel are clear of the
spreader spray area before starting or operating this
spreader.

4. Do not adjust, clean, lubricate or unclog material
jams without first turning off the spreader.

5. Make sure the spreader is securely fastened to
the vehicle in accordance with this manual.

6. Do not operate a spreader that is in need of main­tenance or repairs.

7. Always disconnect the battery before removing or
replacing electrical components.

Spreader Assembly

Check contents of box against parts list to make
sure all components are included. When ordering
replacement or spare parts refer to parts list for part
numbers.

SPREADER WARRANTY

This warranty replaces all previous warranties and
no employee of this company is authorized to extend
additional warranties, or agreements, or implications
not explicitly covered herein.
Buyers Products Company warrants all parts of
the product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year. Parts must be
properly installed and used under normal conditions.
Normal wear is excluded.
Any part, which has been altered, including
modifications, misuse, accident, or lack of maintenance
will not be considered under this warranty.
The sole responsibility of Buyers Products Company
under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing
any part(s), which are returned, prepaid, 30 days after
such defect is discovered, and returned part(s) are
found to be defective by Buyers Products Company.
Authorization from Buyers Products Company must
be obtained before returning any part. The following
information must accompany defective parts returned
to Buyers Products Company: RMA #, spreader model,
serial number, date installed, and distributor from
whom purchased.
Buyers Products Company shall not be liable for
damage arising out of failure of any unit to operate
properly, or failure, or delay in work, or for any
consequential damages. No charges for transportation
or labor performed on any part will be allowed under
this warranty.

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1. Slide frame #3015859 into hitch receiver. Fig.1.

2. Slide hopper assembly #3015380 between frame

uprights with front portion rested on the truck’s
bumper. Fig.2.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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3. Align holes in rear portion of the hopper with
slots in frame uprights. Use slots which will position
spreader with a slight upward tilt. Secure hopper
assembly to frame using ½-13 x 3.0 screws, flat
washers and nuts. Fig.3. Do not tighten fasteners at
this time.

1/2-13 NYLOCK NUT

1/2 FLAT WASHER

1/2-13 X 3.0 SCREW

Fig. 3

4. Slide hopper and frame towards tailgate leaving
about 3/8” to ½” space. Align closest holes in hitch
receiver with holes in frame. Secure frame in hitch
receiver using 5/8 hitch pin and cotter pin. Fig.4.

HITCH PIN

COTTER PIN

Fig. 4

WARNING

SPREADER CANNOT BE SUPPORTED BY FRAME ONLY!
SPREADER HOPPER MUST REST ON BUMPER OR
SIMILAR STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO TRUCK FRAME.

5. Assembly ½-13 x 6.0 screws with flat washers and
½-13 flanged nuts and nylock nuts as shown in Fig.5.
Make sure that nuts located between hopper side
brackets and frame positioned exactly as shown. These
nuts must not be in contact with brackets and frame at
this time.

6. Tighten nuts located under frame evenly on both
sides of the spreader (10-15 ft-lb’s. torque). Then
tighten bolts in frame uprights. Finally tighten nuts
located between hopper side brackets and frame.
They must look as shown in Fig.6. After this procedure
spreader should be securely attached to trucks bumper
and frame.

SCREW 1/2-13 X 6.0

WASHER 1/2 FLAT

NUT 1/2-13 FLANGED

NYLOCK NUT 1/2-13

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

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